Hi, I’m Lachlan Bryant and I grew up in a small town called Kenilworth, a small farming town about two hours north of Brisbane. I have lived on my Mum’s 900-acre dairy, poultry, and beef farm for most of my life. I love everything farm-related and, over the years, have had multiple farm-related hobbies, including beekeeping. I attended Nambour Christian College in high school and was very involved in the Ag department. I’m now studying a Bachelor of Agricultural Science at the University of Queensland.
I am super passionate about everything agriculture but am particularly invested in helping farmers and making agriculture more sustainable. I think the word sustainable agriculture is used a lot, but for me, it’s about making agriculture future proof for everyone. Studying at a top agriculture university, I see first-hand the fantastic research being done. I believe though that that research is of no use unless someone can translate the scientific information to real-world situations.
To have been awarded the Horizon Scholarship makes me feel both very fortunate and very proud of myself. I’m most looking forward to the annual Horizon Scholarship Workshop, which will allow me to gain valuable knowledge and strong partnerships with other scholars.
When I found out that GRDC was giving me the opportunity to work with them, I was thrilled. I’m excited to work with GRDC, but I am particularly interested in working with the teams that translate scientific literature to real-world applications, such as the GRDC Weed Ute guide.